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Christianity and the Old Testament

Christianity and the Old Testament. An approach to Old Testament Theology. “Presuppositions”. The Old Testament is important The Old Testament is part of the Bible The Bible is “Word of God” The Bible is of and for the Church The Bible is of and for the world. Background for NT

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Christianity and the Old Testament

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  1. Christianity and the Old Testament An approach to Old Testament Theology

  2. “Presuppositions” • The Old Testament is important • The Old Testament is part of the Bible • The Bible is “Word of God” • The Bible is of and for the Church • The Bible is of and for the world

  3. Background for NT Source for Systematics Liturgical reading Liturgical singing Historical narration Ecumenical efforts Subject of teaching Resource for preaching Evangelism Apologetics Interfaith dialogue Some Uses of the Old Testament in the Church

  4. You and Your Expectations

  5. My Expectations • We will study scriptural passages together • We will be honest about how the Bible has actually been used in the churches • We will consider insights from outside the church (academic, Jewish, etc.) • Outside readings and class content will be complementary

  6. Class Requirements • Attendance and participation • Class presentation • Pick topic 20 July • Assign readings 26 July • Academic paper • Pick topic by 30 July • Submit completed paper by 31 August

  7. Old Testament Theologies Twentieth Century Examples

  8. Walther Eichrodt • Cross Section • Independence from systematic theology? • Any room for development and change? • Covenant • Reformed emphasis on structure • Later discussions about covenant comparing ancient near eastern patterns

  9. Gerhard von Rad • Salvation History • Difficult to place wisdom literature • Relationship to “real” history? • Early Creeds • Maybe later summaries instead • Lutheran confessional emphasis

  10. Brevard S. Childs • Canonical form • Relationship between content and form • Contrast James A. Sanders’ canonical process • Neutralizes historical and truth questions? • Minimizes themes of assumed sources

  11. Walter Brueggemann • Testimonies • Core, Counter, Unsolicited, Embodied • Diversity of believing communities • Judaism as at least equally legitimate approach • Any unity?

  12. Erhard S. Gerstenberger Social settings Family Community Alliance Kingdom Relevance for present? James Barr Denial of etymological theology Philosophical determinations Natural theology Immortality Appendix: Others

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